The Standard Inn, Rye

Official site of The Standard Inn - www.thestandardinnrye.co.uk

Official site of The Standard Inn - www.thestandardinnrye.co.uk

The Standard Inn was empty during my visit on Tuesday evening; which wasn’t surprising as the barman/manager was watching Sewing Bee hosted by Claudia Winkleman on the plasma screen that adorns the bar. More interestingly the bar also supports four hand pumps, but two of these were unused and one was drawing Old Rosie cider so the only ale option was Harvey’s Best. There was also a very limited standard draught selection of Becks Vier, Guinness and Stowford Press cider. The bar is located along the right hand wall and facing it on the left is some seating and a couple of fireplaces that were fully operational during my visit. There are some steps at the rear that lead down to the backyard where there is an outhouse that contains the toilets. Beyond there is a small paved area that houses some picnic tables. This is a nice cosy little pub that would be much improved with the removal of the TV off the bar and some decent ale. I would give this place another go as I think that the building warrants it, but I must say that I wasn’t very impressed with my first visit.